South Carolina Statutes
§ 8-3-60 — Assumption of office before giving bond.
It shall be unlawful for any person to assume or attempt to assume the duties of any office for which a bond is required, without having given the bond required. Any person assuming or attempting to assume the duties of any office as aforesaid shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not less than three months, in the discretion of the court.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 50-58; 1952 Code SECTION 50-58; 1942 Code SECTION 1513; 1932 Code SECTION 1513; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 461; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 536; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 379; 1901 (23) 750.
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